Richard Donner has casually made it known that a Goonies sequel is on its way and he hopes that all of the original cast will star.

So what are we looking at here? Will the cast be going on a nostalgic adventure that will give their middle-age some much needed spark, or will the original cast be more of a cameo while their kids get their adventure on?

I am kind of hoping for a middle-aged adventure (with maybe a few kids in the mix as well), I mean why not? Indiana Jones gets to comfortably hunt Nazis and treasure no matter what his age.

Here are a few reasons why I think a sequel could work.

1. It is a sequel and not a reboot!

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Finally, a straight up sequel to a genuinely good film. Perhaps this is a sweeping generalisation, but it seems to be wanted by most. People have been clamouring for a sequel for years, in fact, the star of the original, Sean Astin, famously bet his future children on the fact that there would be one (and lucky for him, there is).

2. The cast

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The Goonies cast are seriously quality actors and some have gone on to do some pretty big things (others not so much). Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) and Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) in particular have particularly successful careers, and seriously who doesn’t love ‘Frog brother’ Corey Feldman? It would be amazing to see everyone back together again. As a group they made magic happen in the original and there is no reason why they can’t bring that same winning recipe to the next instalment.

3. Richard Donner

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The man is a bit of a sequel maestro – Superman II anybody? And as the director of the original it is hands down awesome that he is involved. He will keep the integrity of the original and hopefully bring about a new adventure that not only pays homage but spins out a continuation of a story that many more generations will fall in love with. The movie is in good hands.

4. The writing

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Hey you guys! If the writing for this sequel is right then we will have many new awesome one liners we can quote like crazy. And how amazing would it be if writers of the original Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus got back on board. I am guessing this is not that likely, but still, it would be amazing!

5. The story: Does the legend of One-Eyed-Willie live on?

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I have no idea if the sequel’s story will be delving into a similar scenario, but whatever the story is it will be nice to get an update on the characters. Do Chunk and Sloth still live together? Did Brand ever get his driving license and what is Mikey up to? Does the legend of One-Eyed-Willie live on? I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

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